The best preppers don’t just have lots of survival gear. They know how to make use of simple items in case they’re ever in a situation where they don’t have access to the rest of their supplies. For example: chap stick, pantyhose, duct tape, etc.

Another example is soda cans. Recently I shared a video about how to make a penny can stove. But that’s just the beginning. Survival Life compiled 8 videos that show you how to make things like lamps, torches, whistles, hooks, and more out of soda cans.

The author writes, “It might not seem like much– in fact, it probably just seems like a piece of trash. But there are several surprising survival hacks that can turn a common soda can into a useful tool. I’ve said it before, but I really can’t emphasize this enough: there’s no survival skill more important than improvisation.” Follow the link below to keep reading.